Display stand



H. M. PETERS DISPLAY STAND May 26, 1931.

Filed April 23, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet l m 8 d P m m "n INVENT OR.

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H. M. PETERS DISPLAY STAND May 26, 1931.

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Patented May 26, 1931 UNITED STATES .VPIATENT- OFFICE v HENRY M. PETERS,OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO FARIES vLIANUIEAG'JIU'RING COMPANY, OFDECATUR, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS DISPLAY STAND Applicationfiled April 23,

My invention relates to that class of stands particularly designed foruse in the display of neckties by haberdashers, though it will beapparent, from the hereinafter contained description, that it is notlimited to any special article, but is useful for the display of anyarticle of merchandise upon which it is desirable to direct a flood oflight.

Display stands of this class, with which I am familiar, are not designedto afford the purchaser the opportunity to compare all the ties underthe proper light while they are on the stand.

My invention has for its object, to provide a stand which is soconstructed that the light with which the stand is equipped will directthe light rays over the entire display.

A further object is, to construct the stand so that it will hold doublethe number of articles, but to provide in that construction that thearticles to be displayed will be automatically held in correct positionfor proper illumination, and that the device will always move to thatposition Whether or not the salesman so places it. v

A concrete embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, which are to be considered as a part of this specification, inwhich Fig. 1 is .a front elevation of the device, partly in section;

Fig. 2 shows a fragmentary portion of the device in side elevation;

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the device; and

Figs. 4 and 5 are enlarged sectional detail views of the mechanism,showing the means for positioning the stand. Similar reference numeralsrefer to similar parts throughout the entire description.

As shown in the drawings, my display stand comprises a standard 1,mounted on a suitable base 2. Secured to the standard 1 is an arm 3,which carries an adjustable reflector 18, in which ismounted a socket20, carrying an electric lamp 21. The reflector 18 is shown adjustable,in order that the light rays may be directed so as to afford properillumination of the articles (not shown) which are to be displayed,

1930. Serial No. 446,521.

5, which are secured to a frame '6 by screws .7 and 8. These rods 4 and5 are provided wlth a plurality of dividing posts 9, for convenientseparation of the articles to be dis- 1 played. The frame 6 is rotatableupon the standard 1, two collars or bearings, 11 and 12, being providedfor this purpose, sockets 15 and 16 serving toensure correct support ofthe rods 4 and 5 at the outer ends of the the cams 13 to hold the frame6 in position,

so that the rods 4 and 5 will be adjusted for the proper showing of thearticles on display.

The result of this construction is, that if it is desired to show thearticles on rod 4, when rod 5 is adjacent the light, the frame 6 isrotated a portion of a revolution, when the cams 13 Will cause it tomove automatically through the remainder of the distance, and the pin 19will then hold it in correct position.

A detent 17 is provided in the standard 1, to prevent the collar orbearing 12 being moved out of engagement with the pin 19.

7 As illustrated, it is a screw, though obviously any convenient form ofdevice may be employed for this purpose.

Having described my invention, What I regard as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent of the United States, is:

1. In a display rack including a standard, a frame rotatably mounted onsaid standard. outwardly extending rods secured to said frame, a pin insaid standard and a cam on said frame engaging said pin to automaticallymove said frame into the predetermined position.

2. Ina display rack including a standard, a frame rotatably mounted onsaid standard, outwardly extending rods secured to said frame, a pin insaid standard and a cam on said frame engaging said pin to automaticallymove said frame into the predetermined position, and means to limit thelongitudinal movement of said frame. Provision for display of thearticles is 3. In a display rack including a standard,

made by means'of twohorizontal rods land I I a frame, collars on saidframe rotatable on said standard, rods secured to said frame, a pin insaid standard, cams on one of said 001- lars Which engage said pin toautomatically move said frame into a predetermined position.

4. In a display rack including a standard, a frame, collars on saidframe rotatable on said standard, rods secured to said frame, a pin insaid standard, cams on one of said collars which engage said pin toautomatical- 1y move said frame into a predetermined position, and adetent in said standard to limit the longitudinal movement of saidcollars on said standard.

5. In a display rack including a standard, a frame, collars on saidframe rotatable on said standard, rods detachably secured to said frame,a pin in said standard, cams on one of said collars which engage saidpin to automatically move said frame into a predetermined position, anda detent in said standard to limit the longitudinal movement of saidcollars on said standard.

HENRY M. PETERS.

